Today we will review three new English idioms. Waiting in the wings, Get the show on the road, and Get your ducks in a row. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3Â example sentences for each of the English idioms. After reviewing the information, try to make your own sentences. Then check out all of the other English Idioms.
ENGLISH IDIOMS
| IDIOM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Waiting in the wings | Waiting for an opportunity to take action, mostly to replace someone else in their job |
| Get the show on the road | To get (something) started |
| Get your ducks in a row | Get (or have) one's facts straight; get (or have) everything organized |
WAITING IN THE WINGS
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Two of the junior employees are waiting in the wings for their boss to retire. |
| 2 | The team has several talented young players waiting in the wings. |
| 3 | In politics, there are always plenty of people waiting in the wings ready for a chance to take power. |
GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Let’s get this show on the road. We’re late already, |
| 2 | We had to get the show on the road because we were already late. |
| 3 | Are you ready to get this show on the road? |
GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | I thought Mark was smart because he always had his ducks in a row. |
| 2 | After Paul received the results, he decided it was time to get his ducks in a row. |
| 3 | You have to get your ducks in a row before you ask for a loan from the bank. |
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